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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|04|30}} |
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| birth_place = Ihiala, Anambra State |
| birth_place = [[Ihiala]], [[Anambra]] State |
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| nationality = Nigerian |
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| alma_mater = [[University of Lagos]] |
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'''Ifeanyi Chudy Momah''' is a Nigerian politician and lawyer currently serving in the [[House of Representatives (Nigeria)|House of Representatives]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nassnig.org/mps/single/35|title=National Assembly {{!}} Federal Republic of Nigeria|website=www.nassnig.org|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> and representing [[Ihiala]] Federal Constituency, [[Anambra State]]. He is the Chairman, House Committee on [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal.Capital Territory]] Judiciary<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://placng.org/wp/2019/07/chairmen-and-deputies-of-standing-and-special-committees-in-the-9th-house-of-representatives/|title=Chairmen and Deputies of Standing and Special Committees in the 9th House of Representatives|last=admin|date=2019-07-26|website=PLAC|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nassnig.org/committees|title=National Assembly {{!}} Federal Republic of Nigeria|website=www.nassnig.org|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/full-list-chairmen-vice-chairmen-of-reps-standing-committees-special-panels/|title=FULL LIST: Chairmen, vice-chairmen of Reps standing committees, special panels|last=Published|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> and a member of the [[All Progressives Grand Alliance|All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA)]]. |
'''Ifeanyi Chudy Momah''' is a Nigerian politician and lawyer currently serving in the [[House of Representatives (Nigeria)|House of Representatives]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nassnig.org/mps/single/35|title=National Assembly {{!}} Federal Republic of Nigeria|website=www.nassnig.org|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> and representing [[Ihiala]] Federal Constituency, [[Anambra State]]. He is the Chairman, House Committee on [[Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria|Federal.Capital Territory]] Judiciary<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://placng.org/wp/2019/07/chairmen-and-deputies-of-standing-and-special-committees-in-the-9th-house-of-representatives/|title=Chairmen and Deputies of Standing and Special Committees in the 9th House of Representatives|last=admin|date=2019-07-26|website=PLAC|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nassnig.org/committees|title=National Assembly {{!}} Federal Republic of Nigeria|website=www.nassnig.org|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/full-list-chairmen-vice-chairmen-of-reps-standing-committees-special-panels/|title=FULL LIST: Chairmen, vice-chairmen of Reps standing committees, special panels|last=Published|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> and a member of the [[All Progressives Grand Alliance|All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA)]]. |
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=== Early Life === |
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Momah was born in Ihiala but had his education in the [[University of Lagos]], where he studied law. |
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Born in General Hospital Okija to the family of Chief Mike Momah. Ifeanyi has stated that among his siblings he was the only one to be born there. According to him, his Father Chief Mike Momah was away on a trip out of the country when his mother decided to visit [[Ihiala]], his home town when she unexpectedly went into labor and eventually had him there. |
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Ifeanyi had his early life in [[Festac Town]], Lagos State, Attending Radius Nursery and Primary School,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/07/speakership-i-gave-gbajabiamila-huge-support/|title=Speakership: ‘I gave Gbajabiamila huge support’|last=reports|first=BIYI ADEGOROYE|date=2019-07-28|website=Newtelegraph|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> then he went on to [https://loralintlschools.sch.ng/index.html Loral International School] still in Festac before finally completing his Secondary education at [https://chrislandschools.org/ Chrisland College] in one of the most reputable secondary schools in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://buzznigeria.com/top-23-most-expensive-secondary-schools-in-nigeria-the-fees-are-really-mind-blowing/|title=Top 23 Most Expensive Secondary Schools in Nigeria With Mind Blowing Fees!|last=Ezebuiro|first=Peace|date=2015-05-08|website=BuzzNigeria - Famous People, Celebrity Bios, Updates and Trendy News|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> |
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=== Education === |
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Ifeanyi Studied Law in the [[University of Lagos]], upon graduating he was deployed to serve in the compulsory [[National Youth Service Corps]] where he was posted to [[Katsina]], a state in the Northern parts of Nigeria and spent the service year in [[Malumfashi]] a small town very close to [[Daura]]. |
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After the service year he proceeded to [[University of Aberdeen]] , [[Scotland]], where he did a legal proficiency course in International Jurisprudence law. |
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He subsequently returned to Nigeria and attended the [[Nigerian Law School]] in [[Bwari]], Abuja where he was [[called to the bar]]. |
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=== Professional Experience === |
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While at the Nigerian Law School, he was on an attachment with Rikki Taffa and co chambers, a prestigious law firm that among notable clientele have represented [[Atiku Abubakar]] the former Vice President of Nigeria. Afterwards he Worked on the SURE-P Project with Akachukwu Nwankwo who doubled as the secretary and as the senior special assistant to the President on technical matters. He has stated that Akachakwu introduced him to politics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/2019/07/speakership-i-gave-gbajabiamila-huge-support/|title=Speakership: ‘I gave Gbajabiamila huge support’|last=reports|first=BIYI ADEGOROYE|date=2019-07-28|website=Newtelegraph|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-25}}</ref> |
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=== Politics === |
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He has since pursued a career in politics contesting for the state house of assembly elections in 2011 which he lost. He contested again in 2015 this time for the House of Representatives but lost again, a loss he blames on election rigging and violence. |
He has since pursued a career in politics contesting for the state house of assembly elections in 2011 which he lost. He contested again in 2015 this time for the House of Representatives but lost again, a loss he blames on election rigging and violence. |
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He went on to serve the Governor [[Willie Obiano]] as a Senior Special Adviser on political matters before contesting again in the 2019 general elections where he won.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/316075-umeh-loses-as-pdp-wins-in-three-anambra-senatorial-districts.html|title=APGA wins four Reps polls|date=2019-02-25|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> |
He went on to serve the Governor [[Willie Obiano]] as a Senior Special Adviser on political matters before contesting again in the 2019 general elections where he won.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/316075-umeh-loses-as-pdp-wins-in-three-anambra-senatorial-districts.html|title=APGA wins four Reps polls|date=2019-02-25|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> |
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As an elected member of the Federal House of Representatives, His political party APGA has about 10 members out of the 360 members making them a minority but this hasn't stopped him from making his voice heard and being influential in the House, He showed full Support for the current speaker [[Femi Gbajabiamila]] during the elections for the seat of the speaker. |
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| ⚫ | He has spoken on the need to curb the armed banditry in Zamfara, a northern state of Nigeria.<ref>{{Citation|title=Hon Ifeanyi Chudy Momah,3 July 2019 Motion on the need to curb the armed banditry in Zamfara state|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_leoAw7OjXI|language=en|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | He has spoken on the need to curb the armed banditry in [[Zamfara]], a northern state of Nigeria.<ref>{{Citation|title=Hon Ifeanyi Chudy Momah,3 July 2019 Motion on the need to curb the armed banditry in Zamfara state|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_leoAw7OjXI|language=en|access-date=2019-11-18}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 09:59, 25 November 2019
Hon. Ifeanyi Chudy Momah MHR | |
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 Momah and a friend in his office at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. | |
| Born | April 30, 1983 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | L.L.B(HONS). B.L |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Employer | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Organization | House of Representatives |
| Title | Member Representing Ihiala Federal Constituency |
| Predecessor | Chukwuemeka Anohu |
| Political party | All Progressives Grand Alliance |
Ifeanyi Chudy Momah is a Nigerian politician and lawyer currently serving in the House of Representatives.[1] and representing Ihiala Federal Constituency, Anambra State. He is the Chairman, House Committee on Federal.Capital Territory Judiciary[2][3][4] and a member of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
Early Life
Born in General Hospital Okija to the family of Chief Mike Momah. Ifeanyi has stated that among his siblings he was the only one to be born there. According to him, his Father Chief Mike Momah was away on a trip out of the country when his mother decided to visit Ihiala, his home town when she unexpectedly went into labor and eventually had him there.
Ifeanyi had his early life in Festac Town, Lagos State, Attending Radius Nursery and Primary School,[5] then he went on to Loral International School still in Festac before finally completing his Secondary education at Chrisland College in one of the most reputable secondary schools in Nigeria.[6]
Education
Ifeanyi Studied Law in the University of Lagos, upon graduating he was deployed to serve in the compulsory National Youth Service Corps where he was posted to Katsina, a state in the Northern parts of Nigeria and spent the service year in Malumfashi a small town very close to Daura.
After the service year he proceeded to University of Aberdeen , Scotland, where he did a legal proficiency course in International Jurisprudence law.
He subsequently returned to Nigeria and attended the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja where he was called to the bar.
Professional Experience
While at the Nigerian Law School, he was on an attachment with Rikki Taffa and co chambers, a prestigious law firm that among notable clientele have represented Atiku Abubakar the former Vice President of Nigeria. Afterwards he Worked on the SURE-P Project with Akachukwu Nwankwo who doubled as the secretary and as the senior special assistant to the President on technical matters. He has stated that Akachakwu introduced him to politics.[7]
Politics
He has since pursued a career in politics contesting for the state house of assembly elections in 2011 which he lost. He contested again in 2015 this time for the House of Representatives but lost again, a loss he blames on election rigging and violence.
He went on to serve the Governor Willie Obiano as a Senior Special Adviser on political matters before contesting again in the 2019 general elections where he won.[8]
As an elected member of the Federal House of Representatives, His political party APGA has about 10 members out of the 360 members making them a minority but this hasn't stopped him from making his voice heard and being influential in the House, He showed full Support for the current speaker Femi Gbajabiamila during the elections for the seat of the speaker.
He has spoken on the need to curb the armed banditry in Zamfara, a northern state of Nigeria.[9]
References
- ^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nassnig.org. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ admin (2019-07-26). "Chairmen and Deputies of Standing and Special Committees in the 9th House of Representatives". PLAC. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nassnig.org. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ Published. "FULL LIST: Chairmen, vice-chairmen of Reps standing committees, special panels". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ reports, BIYI ADEGOROYE (2019-07-28). "Speakership: 'I gave Gbajabiamila huge support'". Newtelegraph. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
- ^ Ezebuiro, Peace (2015-05-08). "Top 23 Most Expensive Secondary Schools in Nigeria With Mind Blowing Fees!". BuzzNigeria - Famous People, Celebrity Bios, Updates and Trendy News. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
- ^ reports, BIYI ADEGOROYE (2019-07-28). "Speakership: 'I gave Gbajabiamila huge support'". Newtelegraph. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
- ^ "APGA wins four Reps polls". 2019-02-25. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ Hon Ifeanyi Chudy Momah,3 July 2019 Motion on the need to curb the armed banditry in Zamfara state, retrieved 2019-11-18